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For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2017Sept 7-9, 2017 – Anaheim

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Anaheim for training, networking, workshops and more!

SPJ Leads

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Journalist's Toolbox

@SPJ_Tweets

Connect with SPJ

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Upcoming Eventsand Deadlines

Become an SPJ Member

For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2017Sept 7-9, 2017 – Anaheim

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Anaheim for training, networking, workshops and more!

Each year, the Howard Dubin Award is awarded to no more than two members — one from a chapter of 75 or more members and one from less than 75 members. The award is in honor of longtime SPJ member of the Chicago Headline Club Howard Dubin, who not only contributes time and money to the Society but also remains dedicated to service at the chapter level.

Patti CrossCross has been the Bluegrass Pro chapter’s treasurer for more than 20 years and heads the Kentucky Media Guide project, which funds the chapter’s scholarships. Patti has also worked hard over the years with Bluegrass Pro-sponsored “Learning from the Best” events, which bring nationally recognized experts to Lexington for day-long conferences.

Fellow members of the chapter praised Cross for her loyalty to SPJ.

“Cross is the glue that holds the Bluegrass Pro chapter together,” said John Nelson, executive editor of Advocate Communications, Inc. “Besides running a business of her own, she runs the chapter's business and puts out our highly successful annual Kentucky Media Guide which in a few years under her direction has become the basic media reference for the state.”

Those who nominated Schotz noted his willingness to work hard. The high praise from his colleagues reflects the impact he’s had on his chapter and in his region.

“Andy has given generously of his time and energy, repeatedly and always for the betterment of SPJ and the members of the DC Professional Chapter,” wrote members of the chapter Julie Asher, Susan Katcef, Robert Webb and Ann Augherton. “Andy has demonstrated time and again that journalism runs through his blood. We are, indeed, fortunate to be the beneficiaries of his dedication to his profession and SPJ.”

Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. For more information on SPJ, please visit www.spj.org.